TEW-421PCTEW-423PI

Quick Installation Guide

Table of Contents Table of Contents

Version 06.05.2006

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1. Before You Start2. .....................................................................................

................................................................................How to Install

3. Using the Wireless Adapter ..............................................................

System Requirements

Application

32-bit CardBus Type II Card slot (TEW-421PC)

32-bit PCI 2.2 slot (TEW-423PI)

CD-ROM Drive

CPU: Intel Pentium 300MHz or above

Memory: 32MB RAM or above

Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE

TEW-421PC/TEW-423PI

Utility & Driver CD-ROM

Quick Installation Guide

Package Contents

1. Before You Start

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Cable/DSL Modem

Internet

Workstation withWireless PCI Adapter

(TEW-423PI)

Notebook with Wireless PC Card

(TEW-421PC)

Workstation with Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

(TEW-429UB)

54Mbps Wireless Firewall Router

(TEW-432BRP)

802.11g

54Mbps Wireless

2. How to Install

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1. Insert the Utility & Driver CD- ROM into your computer's CD- ROM Drive and then click Install Utility.

2. Follow the InstallShield Wizard instructions and then click Finish.

3. Select the appropriate country domain and then click OK.

Important! DO NOT install the PCI adapter or PC Card in the computer until instructed to do so.

For Windows Users

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Note: Please refer to your computer's user manual regarding hardware installation. Then proceed to the appropriate section below.

TEW-421PC

TEW-423PI

5. Insert PC Card firmly into an available PC Card slot on the notebook PC and then turn ON the computer and wait until the Windows desktop appears.

9. Insert PCI Card firmly into an available PCI Card slot on the desktop PC, attach the included antenna, and then turn ON the computer and wait until the Windows desktop appears.

4. Shutdown your computer.

7. Shutdown your computer.

6. Go to Step 10.

8. Open your computer's case.

10. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Select No, not this time and then click Next.

12. Select the Windows XP drivers and then click Next.

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Windows XP

11. Click Install the software automatically (Recommended) and then click Next.

Note: For installation instructions for Windows 98SE and ME, refer to the User Guide on the Utility and User Guide CD-ROM. For Windows 2000, skip to step 14. For Windows XP, continue on to step 10.

13. Click Finish.

16. Click Next.

Windows 2000

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14. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Click Next.

15. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) and then click Next.

18. Click Finish.

17. Click Next.

Your installation is now complete.

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1. Go into the Control Panel and double-click the Network Connections icon. Right-click Wireless Network Connection icon and click Properties.

Note: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility must first be disabled. If it is already disabled, then go to Step 3.

3. Using the Wireless Adapter

2. Click the Wireless Networks tab, uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings, and then click OK.

3. Double-click the Wireless icon in your system tray.

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4. Click Site Survey.

5. Click the SSID that matches your wireless access point and then click Connect.

6. Set Profile settings of the wireless network and then click Apply.

Wireless configuration is now complete.

For detailed information regarding the TEW-421PC/TEW-423PI configuration and advanced settings, please refer to the User's Guide included on the Utility & Driver CD-ROM or TRENDnet's website at www.trendnet.com

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I inserted the TEW-421PC/TEW-423PI CD-ROM into my computer's CD-ROM Drive and the installation menu does not appear automatically. What should I do?

If the installation menu does not appear automatically, click Start, click Run, and type D:\Autorun.exe where "D" in "D:\Autorun.exe" is the letter assigned to your computer's CD-ROM Drive. Then click OK to start the installation.

How do I install the wireless card on Windows 98SE or ME?Please refer to the User's Guide included on the Utility & Driver CD-ROM.

I completed all the steps in the quick installation guide, but my card is not connecting to my access point. What should I do?

You should first verify that the Network Name (SSID) matches your wireless router or access point's SSID. If they already match, you should check your TCP/IP properties to ensure that Obtain an IP Address Automatically is selected. Refer to your Windows User's Manual if you are unable to locate your TCP/IP properties.

Windows is unable to recognize my hardware. What should I do?ake sure your computer meets the minimum requirements as specified in Section 1 of

this quick installation guide. Second, you must install the wireless configuration utility BEFORE you physically install your network card. Third, move the wireless card to a different PCI/PC Card Slot.

I cannot open the wireless configuration utility. What should I do?Access your device manager to make sure the adapter is installed properly. If you see a

networking device with a yellow question mark or exclamation point, you will need to reinstall the device and/or the drivers. To access your device manager, right-click My Computer, click Properties, click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.

If you still encounter problems or have any questions regarding the TEW-421PC/TEW-423PI, please refer to the User's Guide included on the Utility & Driver CD-ROM or contact Trendnet's Technical Support Department.

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NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

ADVERTENCIAEn todos nuestros equipos se mencionan claramente las caracteristicas del adaptador de alimentacón necesario para su funcionamiento. El uso de un adaptador distinto al mencionado puede producir daños fisicos y/o daños al equipo conectado. El adaptador de alimentación debe operar con voltaje y frecuencia de la energia electrica domiciliaria existente en el pais o zona de instalación.

TEW-421PC: 0950-04-2375TEW-423PI: 0949-04-2375

CertificationsThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC and CE Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.(2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Waste electrical and electronic products must not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with you Local Authority or Retailer for recycling advice.

Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário.

Copyright ©2006. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet.

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